Have you ever heard some gossip about somebody that you really like (or don't) and thought, "I wonder what they say about me behind my back?"
Well, recently, I heard some "stuff" about somebody else that I have a very high opinion of. I don't know this girl super well, but I respect her as a woman and mother. She has always been very kind to me and I really like the things she does. I don't know details of her life, but she seems great.
So when I heard this gossip, I said to the girl who told me that I didn't agree. It was very easy to do that, as the messenger wasn't the starter of this gossip, just passing it along to me. (You know how the line goes). Anyway, it just made me think, if this girl can say negative and nasty things about another really sweet girl, what could she possibly say about me? It kinda got me thinking about how I display myself to others. Then, this morning it was still on my mind, finally, I was like Enough is Enough! I don't care how others see me or think of me. I quite like me! If you have something mean to say about me that you are currently or have previously said, and you still believe it, well that is fine. You can choose to say it to my face and we can have a conversation about it or you can keep it "hidden" to yourself and continue to gossip. Usually, in the circumstances (I know, because unfortunately, I am no stranger to gossiping) it is an overlooking on our part because we don't know the whole story. Like I said, I'm no angel in this area, but I am trying to see that there is another angle to see things.
That's my rambling.....
on to other things.....
Not a lot going on. I feel like my blog is really boring right now. Here are a few things I've been up to:
- Bike rides with Kennedy in the bike trailer
- Grocery shopping at Walmart
- Making and eating this amazing salad that i love!
- Scrapbooking
- Trying to get ready to plant Raspberries in my yard
- Had a great first Mother's Day
- Girls night out with my best buddy
- Crawling and playing peek a boo with K
- Laughing hysterically at the funny things she does
- Blog reading
- Going to the library - checked out "Twilight". I hear its all the rage!
- Watching movies late at night with Brian
- Had dinner with my parents and family (Mom's home!)
- Teaching aquafit
- Getting over being sick (finally!)
And, cuz no post is complete without a picture, here are my cuties! 2 for the price of 1! what a deal!
3 comments:
Ummmmmm??? I thought you said cuties. Who is that monstrosity under your adorable baby?
Oh wow! I love your rant and thoughts about Gossip! So true. This really hit home with me. Just a few weeks ago, I was unfortunate enough to receive an e-mail from someone who was gossiping about me with another woman who just moved into our ward. Sadly these two women were in the RS presidency. They accidentally CC'D me because their gossip was attached to an e-mail that I had previously sent to one of them about a request. Talk about awkward! My husband is the Bishop. I didn't know what to do, but I went to him anyway about it. NOt because I was vindictive, but because I was so concerned about other sisters under their leadership that may have very fragile testimonies. I felt mine was strong enough. I would still come to church, still put a smile on my face. Still believe the church was true. But what about other's sisters who may not feel the same as I do. ANyway....it was rather shocking to hear what people actually say about you behind your back (when they talk freely as if you are not there). Sure was a lesson learned for me!
Don't think your blog is ever boring. Love to hear what you've been up to. Love to see your "cuties" pics! LOL!
Thanks, Lynn! It really is sad. It would be even more heartbreaking if it was a person with a more fragile testimony and not you.....who knows what would happen to their membership in the church. We lose members because of other members all the time!
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